Rochelle
Every Rochelle since 1900 — 47,395 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rochelle
Rochelle is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,646 in 2025 with 30 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1900, 47,395 American babies have been named Rochelle. Its peak came in 1969, when 1,284 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Rochelle stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rochelle year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 30 | #4,646 | — | — |
| 2024 | 37 | #4,022 | — | — |
| 2023 | 27 | #4,970 | — | — |
| 2022 | 31 | #4,563 | — | — |
| 2021 | 45 | #3,480 | — | — |
| 2020 | 35 | #4,064 | — | — |
| 2019 | 31 | #4,519 | — | — |
| 2018 | 41 | #3,728 | — | — |
| 2017 | 38 | #3,982 | — | — |
| 2016 | 47 | #3,407 | — | — |
| 2015 | 60 | #2,921 | — | — |
| 2014 | 63 | #2,774 | — | — |
| 2013 | 56 | #2,999 | — | — |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,971 | — | — |
| 2011 | 58 | #2,984 | — | — |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,635 | — | — |
| 2009 | 86 | #2,284 | — | — |
| 2008 | 101 | #2,049 | — | — |
| 2007 | 74 | #2,533 | — | — |
| 2006 | 94 | #2,096 | — | — |
| 2005 | 134 | #1,538 | — | — |
| 2004 | 144 | #1,434 | — | — |
| 2003 | 135 | #1,458 | — | — |
| 2002 | 169 | #1,204 | — | — |
| 2001 | 159 | #1,247 | — | — |
| 2000 | 197 | #1,057 | — | — |
| 1995 | 356 | #620 | 6 | #8,661 |
| 1990 | 696 | #377 | — | — |
| 1985 | 673 | #348 | — | — |
| 1980 | 754 | #321 | 7 | #5,393 |
| 1975 | 829 | #290 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,179 | #261 | — | — |
| 1965 | 900 | #297 | 9 | #2,944 |
| 1960 | 910 | #312 | 10 | #2,836 |
| 1955 | 728 | #318 | 9 | #2,935 |
| 1950 | 524 | #342 | 7 | #3,267 |
| 1945 | 364 | #368 | — | — |
| 1940 | 460 | #295 | 7 | #3,081 |
| 1935 | 233 | #425 | — | — |
| 1930 | 31 | #1,398 | — | — |
| 1925 | 49 | #1,100 | 6 | #4,111 |
| 1920 | 41 | #1,203 | 5 | #4,844 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,219 | — | — |
| 1910 | 12 | #1,411 | 5 | #1,796 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,180 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,893 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Rochelle
- Rochelle Hudson Actor · 1916–1972
- Rochelle Aytes Actor · b. 1976
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rochelle in 2025?
Rochelle ranked #4,646 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 30 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rochelle?
47,395 babies have been named Rochelle in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rochelle most popular?
Rochelle peaked in 1969, when 1,284 newborns received the name.
Is Rochelle a boy or girl name?
Rochelle is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Rochelle rising or falling?
Rochelle is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rochelle?
Well-known people named Rochelle include Rochelle Hudson (actor), Rochelle Aytes (actor).